Geriatric Occupational Therapist — Rehab & Long-Term Care

Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. The role focuses on assessing referred patients requiring rehabilitation and delivering direct care.

You will establish and administer treatment programs with goals tailored to each patient, document progress, educate families, and supervise OT Assistants under physician direction. Collaboration with all disciplines and adherence to confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
• Must hold a valid state license and registration.
• Experience supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long-term/geriatric care preferred.
• Strong documentation/writing skills.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and determine rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and administer treatment programs with patient-specific goals.
• Document patient condition, progress, and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on therapy methods.
• Coordinate with physicians and other disciplines.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Professionalism

Education

Accredited OT program

State license

Job description

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our growing team. The role focuses on assessing referred patients requiring rehabilitation and delivering direct care.

You will establish and administer treatment programs with goals tailored to each patient, document progress, educate families, and supervise OT Assistants under physician direction. Collaboration with all disciplines and adherence to confidentiality are essential.